Senior Project Manager, Electricity Capital Project Delivery

National Grid is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join the Distribution Programs team within NE Electric Project Management and Construction, for our Northborough, Massachusetts location. This is a hybrid role (50% in the office/field).

Everyday we deliver safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We are there when people need us the most. We connect people to the energy they need for the lives they live. The pace of change in society and our industry is accelerating and our expertise and track record puts us in an unparalleled position to shape the sustainable future of our industry.

To be successful we must anticipate the needs of our customers, reducing the cost of energy delivery today and pioneering the flexible energy systems of tomorrow. This requires us to deliver on our promises and always look for new opportunities to grow, both ourselves and our business

We are seeking a dedicated individual to oversee and execute the planning, delivery, management, and governance of projects with our Grid Modernization Distribution program portfolio. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the projects are developed and executed in a cost-effective and purposeful manner, while also improving long-term program robustness, requirements, costs, and timelines. Programs include Fault Location Isolation and Service Restoration (FLISR) and Volt-Var Optimization (VVO).

• Ensure compliance with the capital delivery process by overseeing the development and finalization of engineering and construction contracts. This includes managing preliminary engineering, baseline schedule, cost estimate and forecast, risk profile, and resource strategy.
• Manage project and program finances and schedules, ensuring adherence to budgetary constraints and timelines. Identify and address any deviations promptly, taking proactive measures to mitigate risks and optimize project efficiency.
• Facilitate the permitting process by liaising with relevant authorities, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations and requirements. Proactively address any permitting challenges or delays to minimize project disruptions.
• Develop and maintain effective communication channels with stakeholders, including regular reporting on project and program progress, risks, and milestones. Foster transparency and engagement, addressing stakeholder inquiries and concerns in a timely and professional manner.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior Project Managers, fostering their professional growth and development. Share expertise, best practices, and lessons learned to enhance their project management skills and ensure a strong talent pipeline within the organization.

• High level personal initiative, integrity, and effective interpersonal skills
• Ability to foster positive and collaborative relationships with company personnel, contractors, regulatory representatives, and town/city officials.
• Proficient in project and work management software
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and issues simultaneously.
• Analytical skill with competencies to transfer data between software systems, and ability to understand complex business reports in project management systems and other software tools.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering discipline is preferred. However, candidates with degrees in other relevant fields, coupled with significant experience in project management, engineering, construction, and operations, will also be considered.

• 3-5 years of experience in engineering, project management, utility construction, or equivalent relevant experience.